endearment.
The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.
Meaning & usage
The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.
The state or characteristic of being endeared.
An expression of affection.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English endear Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English endearment From endear + -ment.
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